Abby Gagliano ch. 1-3 Flashcards
in what position should your hands be on the steering wheel
9 o’clock and 3 o’clock
what 2 types of tests do you have to take in order to get your licence
a vision test and a knowledge test
no driving between ?? - and ?? while you have your learners permit
11:01 pm- 5:00 am
how many additional passengers are you aloud to have, while you have your learners permit (not including your parent/ guardian?
1 additional passenger
are you aloud to smile on your drivers license picture?
NO
name 2 different types of turns
K turn and U turn
what do you do if your turn signals aren’t working?
use hand signals instead
should i 1) always 2)never 3) sometimes wear a seatbelt
1) ALWAYS wear a seatbelt !!!
who needs to put the GDL decal on their license plates?
drivers under 21
How old do I have to be to get my permit?
16
do motorcycles have turn signals?
yes they do! (thanks ms. Davis!!!)
what color is the gdl decal ?
red
If you’re driving on the opposite side of the median, and a school bus stops, what do you have reduce your speed to?
10 mph
If you’re driving on the same side of the median on a highway, and a school bus stops, what do you do?
you stop at least 25 feet away from the school bus
A motorist should stop at least ____ feet away from a railroad crossing.
15
When driving on a curve, what will you car do?
continue to go straight, so you have to maneuver it yourself
What is another word for a cloverleaf turn?
a jughandle
When entering a highway, you must____, and when exiting a highway you must____.
Speed up; slow down
what 3 types of intersections are there?
controlled,uncontrolled, and blind
what do yellow lines do?
separate the opposite flows of traffic
what do white lines do?
show the same direction,flow of traffic
what do dashed yellow lines allow you to do
pass on that side
speed limit: school zones, business or residential districts
25 mph
speed limit: suburban business and residential districts
35 mph
what is the move over law?
it requires all motorist approaching an emergency service vehicle, displaying a flashing light, to change lanes and ‘move over’, not adjacent to the vehicle
cars must stop how far away from a school bus when it is stopped?
25 feet
can you get a ticket for driving too slow?
yes
chapter 5- What is the standard accident prevention formula?
Be alert, be prepared, act in time
list 5 causes of distracted driving
- shaving
- phones/ electronics
- eating
- passengers
- smoking
how can you avoid highway hypnosis?
look at different objects of interest, mot for too long, change shifts for driving (with another person), and get sleep
Who is most at risk for driving tired?
motorists/ other drivers
What is Maggie’s law?
It’s a law that says its illegal to drive with a lack of sleep and if you kill someone while impaired of 24 hours of sleep, it is murder
tailgating can cause…
Rear- end crashes
What is the best way to communicate with other drivers?
- use hand signals and turn signals
- lightly honk horn
- headlights to notify other motorists
- catch motorists attention
- eye contact
When are the roadways most slippery?
wet roads
a vehicle will skid if it…
- accelerates too quickly
- turns too fast
- brakes too suddenly
a motorist should consider these factors when driving at night
- speed
- reaction distance
- breaking distance
in a city, how far ahead should you look?
when driving 25 mph, you should look a block ahead
to avoid a collision, you should…
stop quickly, turn quickly, speed up
chapter 6- the only thing that can make a person sober is…
time
for individuals over the age of 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of…
.08 or higher
1 drink equals
1.5 ounces of hard liquor, one 12 ounce can/bottle of beer, or a 5 ounce glass of wine
signs that a motorist may be drinking:
- speeding
- weaving
- slow driving
- jerking motion
- quick stops
what campaign encourages all state residents to participate in designated driver programs?
the hero campaign for designated drivers
after alcohol, _____ is the drug often found with drivers involved in collisions.
marijuana
marijuana may affect a motorist in these ways:
- loss of tracking ability
- distance judgement
- vigilance
- divided attention
_____ is important to safe driving
vision
a motorist should have his/her eyes checked….
every year or two.
bad _____ judgement often causes accidents.
distance
driving is a ________, not a _____
privileged, right
7,8,9: motorists who refuse to take a breath test, are subject to a violation surcharge of ______?
$1000 per year for 3 years
a motorist begins a ____ probationary period after receiving a special learner permit or examination permit.
2 year
The MVC keeps track of a motorists record through what?
a point system
what is the point value for tailgating?
5 points
a motorist that is convicted of a DUI first offense must install an_______ in any motor vehicle they own.
ignition interlock system
There is what at every intersection?
a crosswalk
a motorist must share the road with….
people, animals, and other vehicles
what are no-zones?
blind spots on a truck
in bad weather conditions a truck or bus can take how much longer to stop?
25% longer
moped drivers may not exceed _____ mph
25 mph
if a motorist moves into NJ, how many days do they have to register their car?
60 days
report stolen or lost license plates to who?
the police
to be eligible for inspection, all NJ motorists must bring what 3 things?
a valid NJ drivers license, registration, and insurance
what insurance is necessary in NJ ?
liability insurance
an initial registration is valid for how many years?
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